Derry Death Notices - Friday, April 25, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Dora Irons, Benevenagh Fold, Limavady

• Philomena Kelly (née Marron), 96 Carnanbane Road, Strieve (Magheramore), Dungiven

• Thomas John (Tommy) Simpson, 171 Glenhead Road, Moyse, Limavady

• Tony Twells, 23 Lisnarea Avenue, Derry

Dora Irons, Benevenagh Fold, Limavady

The death has taken place of the late Dora Irons, passed away at her own home, Benevenagh Fold, Limavady on April 20 2025. Much loved daughter of the late Jeannie, and dear Grandaughter of the late Annie and William Henry formerly of Leeke, Limavady. House private. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Dora may call at Browns Funeral Home on Friday (25) evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral service will be held in Browns Funeral Home on Saturday at 2.00pm followed by burial in Largy Presbyterian Church burial ground at 3.00pm. Family flowers only please donations if desired and cheques payable to Largy Presbyterian Church and forwarded to Browns Funeral Directors, 21 Aghanloo Ind Est, Aghanloo Road, Limavady. Will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her entire family circle.

Philomena Kelly (née Marron), 96 Carnanbane Road, Strieve (Magheramore), Dungiven

We regret to inform you that the death has taken place of Philomena Kelly (née Marron), peacefully at home on April 24 2025. May she rest in peace. Late of 96 Carnanbane Road, Strieve (Magheramore), Dungiven, Co Derry. Beloved wife of the late Brendan and loving mother of the late Kathleen Rose R.I.P. Daughter of the late Rose R.I.P and dear sister of the late Ann R.I.P. Deeply regretted by the entire family circle and friends. You are welcome to pay your respects at McLaughlin’s Funeral Home (414a Ballyquin Road, Dungiven, BT47 4NQ) on Friday (April 25) 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Funeral on Saturday, April 26 leaving the Funeral Home at 10.15am for 11.00am Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Banagher. Interment immediately afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. The Requiem Mass can be viewed on https://www.banagherparish.com/. Family flowers only please, donations if wished in lieu to Foyle Hospice c/o McLaughlin Funeral Directors. Our Lady pray for her. Enquiries to McLaughlin Funeral Directors Dungiven 07747046084 or 07840052022.

Thomas John (Tommy) Simpson, 171 Glenhead Road, Moyse, Limavady

The death has taken place of Thomas John (Tommy) Simpson, Passed away peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital on April 24 2024. Late of 171 Glenhead Road, Moyse, Limavady. Loving Fiancée of Christine, dear Sister of Lorna, and devoted Uncle of Grace. Funeral arrangements later. 'Safe In The Arms Of Jesus'

Tony Twells, 23 Lisnarea Avenue, Derry

The death has occurred of the late Tony Twells, April 23 2025, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. His remains will be reposing in his home, 23 Lisnarea Avenue, on Friday from 12noon – 10.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Church, Pennyburn on Saturday at 10o’clock. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers, if wished, to Foyle Search & Rescue, 20 Victoria Road, Derry, BT47 2AB. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.